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The clip, which
was filmed as Rev. Franklin Graham was delivering a blessing to the new
president, shows Melania smiling brightly at her husband as he looks over
his shoulder, and quickly dissolves into a scowl once his back is
turned. It has sparked speculation that the first lady is unhappy in her role
and has subsequently placed the Trumps’ relationship under the virtual
microscope.

Naturally,
Twitter users have been having a field day with the clip and other snapshots
from inauguration day.

The interactions
between the president and first lady were in stark contrast to those between Barack and Michelle Obama
on inauguration day. While the outgoing first couple were caught in a few
spontaneous tender moments and were generally seen smiling and laughing, the
Trumps barely made any physical or eye contact.

“They are a very
different couple than the Obamas,” says Patti Wood, a body language expert and professional
speaker. “Couples who are connected will lean up against each other, briefly
touch or kiss, and offer helpful gestures, like when Barack took Melania’s gift
from Michelle.”

“When [Donald]
glanced back in the video, he wasn’t looking directly at Melania and didn’t
make a connection. Her smile was up and energetic, but there wasn’t a warm
connection that was broken. It looks more like she was hoping for a
connection.”Wood says there
were several gestures that he made that indicated he doesn’t think they’re on
the same plane as a couple. When they arrived at the White House to greet the
Obamas, he walked up the stairs without waiting for Melania to exit the car.
Similarly, during their inaugural dance, he pulled away from her.

“Those were all
interesting choices,” she says. “He could have made small changes toward his
wife to indicate that he honours her. Instead, he didn’t do anything to make
her feel comfortable.”

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